Jamaican Cookery

Looking for a simple Jamaican dinner idea? This easy tin mackerel recipe is perfect when you want something quick, flavorful, and budget-friendly. Serve with white rice for a satisfying meal in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients (Serves 3)

• 2 tins Grace hot and spicy mackerel in tomato sauce (green label)

• 1 small onion, minced

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ½ green sweet pepper, minced

• Small piece of Scotch bonnet or hot pepper (to taste), minced

• 1 tsp vegetable oil (or oil of choice)

• ½ tsp ground black pepper

• 1 tbsp ketchup (optional)

• 2 cups cooked white rice (for serving)

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Instructions

1. Prep the ingredients: Mince the onion, garlic, sweet pepper, and hot pepper.

2. Sauté the seasoning: Heat oil in a Dutch pot over low heat. Add the minced seasonings and sauté until translucent.

3. Open the mackerel tins: Wash or wipe the tops of the tins. Open and drain the tomato sauce (optional—most Jamaicans leave it, but I prefer without it).

4. Add the mackerel: Pour the mackerel into the pot with the sautéed seasonings. Sprinkle with ground black pepper and add ketchup if using.

5. Break or leave whole: Use a spoon to crush the mackerel to your desired texture, or leave the pieces whole.

6. Simmer: Cover and simmer for 1 minute on low heat.

7. Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot with plain white rice.

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• 🇯🇲 Grace Hot & Spicy Mackerel (Green Label) – A pantry staple for quick and flavorful meals.

• 🍳 Jamaican Dutch Pot, 9.5-Inch Silver – Authentic cast aluminum Dutch pot, essential for traditional Jamaican cooking.

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• 🍚 Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker – Perfectly cooked rice every time with fuzzy logic technology.

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